Europe shares drop, post first weekly gain this year

Losses in technology stocks dragged European shares down on Friday ... spokesman James Wu (巫俊毅) told a company event in Taipei yesterday. A shortage of components, especially computer chips, has hurt ... ( read original story ...)

Taipei Lantern Festival sets the stage for friends

The Taipei Lantern Festival was aglow at its opening on Friday, with lantern installations highlighting Taiwan’s international friendships. Among the many installations at the festival in Shilin ... ( read original story ...)

Govt ready to deploy 40,000 OFWs to Taiwan

Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, February 12) — The Philippine government said about 40,000 individuals can be deployed once Taiwan reopens its doors to Filipino workers. "Pagdating sa number of ... ( read original story ...)

Beethoven and the bin collectors of Taipei

“I enjoy taking out the rubbish because it’s a chance to catch up with my friends,” says Kusmi, who is originally from Indonesia and now lives in Taipei, the island’s capital, where she works as a ... ( read original story ...)

Taiwan’s CPI climbs in January

TAIPEI, Feb. 12 (Xinhua) -- Taiwan's Consumer Price Index (CPI), a main gauge of inflation, rose by 2.84 percent year on year in January, above the 2-percent inflation warning line, according to data ... ( read original story ...)